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Chapter 109: The Hidden
Chapter 109: The Hidden
Although Hamilton knew that the Black Flame Mage was undoubtedly slain by Rain, he couldn't help but ask, "Rain, was this your doing?"
Rain turned to look, but was startled by Hamilton's appearance at that moment.
At the same time, the surprise in the other party's eyes also allowed Rain to capture it instantly.
Rain didn't know what to say, but he heard him say, "Lord, since you had already severely wounded him earlier, when he encountered us head-on, he had almost no combat power left."
"And the rain of arrows from the Night Watch comrades also didn't give the opponent's bizarre Black Flame roots a chance to be released. So, he was lucky to be slain by me."
As soon as these flattering words were spoken, Hamilton's stern face softened, and his gaze towards Rain became even more appreciative.
Although several of the Night Watchmen were deaf, there were also many who were slightly farther away from Rain at that time, so their eardrums were only stung, and they also heard Rain's words, feeling relieved.
"What do you mean we're useless? Look, our rain of arrows also played a significant role!" Many of them thought to themselves.
"God's Blood?" Hamilton exclaimed softly beside Rain.
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As Hamilton spoke, Rain looked intently at the cuffs and collar of the corpse, and indeed, as Hamilton had said, there was a lifelike flame pattern woven from a certain kind of black and shiny metal wire.
This made Rain's heart tremble.
However, overall, after facing a Black Flame Mage, Rain's curiosity about the mysterious side energy particles became even more pressing than before.
Rain took a look and knew that he couldn't hide it from Hamilton, so he smiled and nodded, and then told Hamilton about how he had luckily found a small piece of Radiant Stone while exterminating the Fishmen.
Additionally, Rain also mentioned how his strength had been increasing daily.
After all, if a normal person obtained this 'God's Blood' and heard that it had no side effects, and could also enhance the cultivation of a Knight's Breath Technique, how could they possibly choose to sell it to others?
"Later, I consulted many people and learned that the opponent seemed to belong to a secret church of a certain evil god - the Black Flame Sect. For all the minions of evil gods, Radiant Stone weapons would have additional damage against them."
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Firstly, he had no interest in this potentially problematic enhancement potion and didn't want to take any risks by consuming it. Secondly, he had successfully struck down the Black Flame Mage, and Hamilton's contribution to the damage inflicted on the Black Flame Mage in their first battle was invaluable.
Hamilton's face turned solemn as he glanced at the body on the ground and explained to Rain, "This guy in front of us is a member of the secret sect, the Black Flame Sect. We usually call them Black Flame Mages. Look at the burning black flame on his collar and cuffs - it's a very distinctive symbol."
Was this some kind of divine technique or witchcraft?
"This so-called 'no side effects'... I feel it's possible that the detector's strength is insufficient, leading to an inability to detect any problems." Hamilton thought for a moment and shared his judgment about God's Blood.
Then, Rain walked over to the Black Flame Mage's corpse and continued searching.
Soon, Rain reached into the opponent's waist pouch and pulled out a long, narrow object wrapped in soft lambskin. This immediately caught Hamilton's attention.
"So, Rain, what you're holding in your hand... can I acquire this bottle of God's Blood? I can have someone deliver it to the Royal Apothecary Association in the Imperial Capital. Maybe they'll be able to discover something."
After a thorough search, Rain found a long, narrow strip of paper on the Black Robe's body, rolled up and as wide as a ring finger. It resembled the pigeon message strips from Rain's previous life, but the content written on it was incomplete, as if it hadn't been finished yet.
Additionally, Rain also mentioned how he and Captain Valen had decided to give the Radiant Stone to Rain because they didn't know its value at the time, but Rain needed to treat the squad members to a round of tequila.
Rain was stunned upon hearing this. Was it really that simple? By killing a Black Flame Mage, he had obtained the blood of a god? Additionally, Rain also felt relieved that he hadn't split the opponent in half, as the bottle of 'God's Blood' might have been destroyed if he had done so.
There was actually such a good thing! Nobles indeed had their privileges. Rain thought to himself, feeling a bit envious as he had been diligently cultivating the Breath Technique, while the Black Flame Mage had relied on this potion for his rapid progress.
Seeing Rain's puzzled expression, Hamilton coughed and said, "This is a secret potion that is currently circulating among the nobles and wealthy merchants in Myester County."
Such a formidable enemy should have many valuable items on him. This thought crossed Rain's mind.
Rain planned to wait until he learned Shield Technique and improved it to Level 3, fulfilling all the requirements for the Knight (Extraordinary) promotion, before seeking a way to control this mysterious side energy.
"Once you regret it, it'll be hard to buy another bottle."
For example, Rain happened to have a Radiant Stone weapon crafted by Lagra - the Radiant Greatsword - which had played an unexpected role when facing the Black Flame Mage.
Hearing Rain's straightforward agreement, Hamilton was momentarily stunned, looking at Rain in surprise, "Rain, are you sure you won't regret it after giving this to me? It's 'God's Blood'."
Moreover, with his professional panel in hand, he couldn't risk consuming something that might be problematic.
Upon opening it, they both saw a blood-red potion like a test tube from his past life, with a thick, amber-like red color that instantly captured Rain's attention.
Judging by Hamilton's injuries, the Black Flame's power was indeed formidable.
Hamilton's concern seemed reasonable and highly possible.
"Huh? Rain, is that the two-handed sword I gave you?" At that moment, Hamilton realized that the sword in Rain's hand seemed to be the two-handed sword he had given him before, but upon closer inspection, it appeared slightly different.
As a superior, he usually wouldn't interfere with the private distribution of spoils among his subordinates, as long as it didn't cause any conflicts. Hamilton was no exception.
"Rain, did you infuse Radiant Stone into your previous High Steel Sword?" Hamilton finally realized something and blurted out.
Upon Hamilton's reminder, Rain remembered that he had forgotten to collect the spoils from the Black Flame Mage's body.
"So, you spent a lot of money to buy a Knight Sword infused with Radiant Stone. I didn't expect you to..." Hamilton looked at Rain's sword with envy.
"Previously, when I was in the county, I briefly fought a Black Flame Mage. At that time, their Black Flame caused me a minor setback."
No wonder, even though the opponent was only struck by Hamilton's sword once, their combat strength was significantly reduced, allowing Rain to gain a huge advantage.
"Of course, sir," Rain readily agreed.
"However, according to reliable information, the origin of this 'God's Blood' is closely related to the Black Flame Sect I mentioned earlier. So, I always felt that this 'God's Blood' isn't that simple."
For instance, the opponent had been severely injured by Hamilton.
Rain approached the headless corpse of the Black Flame Mage and searched, first finding a leather purse that felt heavy, indicating a substantial amount of coins.
However, no matter how many coins there were, it was just an ordinary reward and couldn't attract Rain's attention.
Hamilton seemed to think the request was a bit excessive, so he hesitated for a while before explaining to Rain the reason why he needed this bottle of 'God's Blood'.
"By the way, Rain, aren't you going to look for your own spoils?" Hamilton reminded him with a smile.
"Sir, do you think someone with my talent still needs to consume 'God's Blood'?" Rain smiled and handed the bottle of 'God's Blood' to Hamilton.
"It's said that it has anti-aging effects for the elderly and greatly promotes the cultivation of the Knight Breath Technique for those who haven't entered the Extraordinary realm. Most importantly, this 'God's Blood' has no side effects, and its only drawback is its rarity."
However, he was about to complete the last requirement for his Knight (Extraordinary) promotion - 'Three, any Riding Skill Level 3 or above, Shield Defense Level 3 or above, any Archery Skill Level 3 or above, any Melee Technique Level 4 or above'.
God's Blood?
At this moment, Rain finally understood.
Although the opponent also wore a black robe, the two blacks were different. The flame pattern was brighter, and the robe had a dull finish, making it hard to distinguish without a close look.
If Hamilton, his superior, wasn't scrupulous and forcefully took half of the spoils, Rain wouldn't have any complaints. After all, this was an official Night Watch mission, unlike the previous situation.
Anti-aging? Enhancing Breath Technique? Rain's eyes lit up.
Hearing this, Hamilton also laughed, patted Rain's shoulder, and took the God's Blood, saying, "Good job, Rain! You've got spirit!"
He glanced at the Knight Sword in Hamilton's hand and then at the wound on the Black Robe's abdomen.
This made Hamilton laugh, "Rain, it seems that the Goddess of Luck is indeed on your side, allowing you to encounter such good fortune."
If it were a month ago, Rain might have kept it from Hamilton, but there was no need for that now.
"This is a Radiant Stone weapon!" Hamilton raised his eyebrows, clearly surprised.
Hamilton took a closer look and saw that in the evening glow, Rain's two-handed sword was emitting a faint white light.
"Haha, as you wish, sir!"
But Rain frowned at the existing content.
"Sir, perhaps you should take a look at this."
"Hmm?" Hamilton was curious, as Rain hadn't been so serious when he discovered the God's Blood.
Rain took the note and frowned deeply.
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